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Based on 60 ratings
5.8
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Score Breakdown Based on 60 ratings
  1. 10 (4)
  2. 9 (2)
  3. 8 (7)
  4. 7 (18)
  5. 6 (7)
  6. 5 (7)
  7. 4 (1)
  8. 3 (5)
  9. 2 (6)
  10. 1 (3)

Most Helpful Critical Player Reviews

  • Rating:2

    It was painful but i've managed to finish it

    By olskool | Review Date: Jun 29, 2019 | PC

    Since i'm a huge Lovecraft fan, I was totally looking forward to this one. But alas, it's horrible overall. The Sinking City is by far the WORST video game that I've ever played, literally. The biggest disappointment sin... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful

What Gamespot Users have to say about The Sinking City

  • Rating:7

    Sinking City- a game with jankiness.

    By oc_ta_vi_an | Review Date: Feb 17, 2025 | XBSX

    I played the original Xbox One Sinking city in 2020 and i was not impressed at all. The game was stuttering and I felt that finishing it was a chore. Now I bought the XBOX Series X improved edition and I must say the ga... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6

    Great atmosphere isn't enough to save this repetitive game

    By ivory_soul | Review Date: May 30, 2022 | PC

    I love Lovecraftian horror, but video games have really struggled to bring these mythos to life. Most of the games get the atmosphere and monster design down, but can't nail a good gameplay loop or decent story. By far ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6

    Not too bad

    By twistedmindsama | Review Date: Jun 17, 2020 | PS4

    i have been told by alot of people that this game was boring and slow, which made me hesitant to buy it but to be honest i quite enjoyed it.it's not your usual horror game (i wouldn't categorize it as horror tbh) but i... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful